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It is the 296th day of the year. Only 70 days left in 2025. If you’re trying to get something done by the end of the year, you better hit the gas!

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🏡 First Time Homebuyer Assistance Workshop FREE in-person workshop to learn about grants and minor home repair. TONIGHT 6p-7:30p at the Plantation Fire Dept’s HQ. Sign up on the City of Plantation’s website.

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 👻 Wicked Wild Frightnight 5K Wicked Bread & WildSide Online have partnered to bring us this Halloween Fright Night race in Central Park TOMORROW 10/24 at 6p. There will be trick or treating at vendor stations during the race. Details.

The night will end with a Halloween Bash & costume contest! Stop by Wicked Bread and tell Eddie & Betty that you’ll be at the race!

***Disclaimer: Wicked Bread is not responsible if you get scared! 😱

⛑️ Medicare Open Enrollment Began Last Week and it ends on Dec 7th. Review your Medicare options! While Medicare Advantage plans (HMOs) may look appealing with added perks, they often limit your doctor choices and benefits over time.

Report companies that are too aggressive or if they use misleading high pressure sales tactics, to CMS 1-800-633-4227.

✍️ Martin Luther King Jr essay contest has begun. Submissions are open to all Plantation Middle and High school students & residents. Deadline for submission is 11/21. More details. 

🐶🐶🐶 Madison is looking for a dog sitter for her 3 dogs. They need to be walked 3 times a day, and she’s requesting updates throughout the day.

👟 Maya made a post trying to find quality brand name shoes under $100 a pair. These are shoes for her son and she needs help!

✈️ Where in the World is Dr. Bob Getting ready for Halloween!

💰 Frank posted about the Broward County Schools massive $85MM deficit. This is really going to create massive problems for the district.

🅿️ An anonymous post was made asking everyone to start shaming people who park badly. There is even a picture of a bad parking job to get the conversation started! At the time of publication of the Buzz there are 85 comments. So this post is very active.

🏢 City of Plantation official social media account for Instagram. Make sure you follow them so you don’t miss anything from the city.

🤓 Mylene is looking for help with a pair of really nice glasses she bought. She’s trying to get prescription lenses created for them. She’s having trouble. 80 comments and counting. So there seems to be a lot of interest in these glasses.

🐊 A post was made about the elevated boardwalk in the Everglades. It is an observation platform. It has some really great pics/videos showing the incredible walkway.

🚌 Jessi posted about Seminole Middle’s car wash & cookout fundraiser this Sat. Check out the post here.

📕 Bonnie Loves To Read new series she’s checking out! 

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In Case You Missed It - Here are the Top 4 stories from last week’s issue.

#1 🏷️ Elizabeth is having a garage sale this weekend off Broward Blvd. Sat & Sun 9a-12p. Baked goods and household items. The sourdough bread looks incredible.

#2 Mayor Nick Sortal’s Mayor’s Minute 

#3 🎃 👻 A new Plantation mom is looking for good neighborhoods for trick or treating for her daughter. She’s trying to find some good decorations and a good time on Halloween. Read her post here. Plantation Nation Facebook Group

#4 ✈️ Where in the World is Dr. Bob? This week: food, friends, and fun around Plantation. Make sure you follow him on IG.

🧑‍💻👩‍🔧 Plantation Job Board! Need a job? The City of Plantation is hiring! Apply today: Available jobs.

🎃 Pumpkin Carving in the Park Carve out some fall fun at Pumpkin Carving in the Park! We’ll provide pumpkins, carving kits, and paint—just bring your creativity. Cost: $15 per family (1 pumpkin) + $5 each additional. Kids under 18 must be with an adult. Info: (954) 452-2510. TONIGHT Oct 23 at 5:30p. Seminole Park 6600 SW 16th St.

🚲 Learn How To Ride A Bike ALL AGES! Private lessons at Pedal Yard. All ages can learn to ride and ride to live. Learn more here. Call Susan & Marc for more info at 1-833 KID-BIKE (543-2453)

🎃 Trunk or Treat Only 8 days away! This event is incredible. If you have never attended you must check it out. Bring the kids and get ready for A LOT of candy! Open to Plantation residents only. Pine Island Soccer Park. 10/31 at 6p.

🎸 Live Music/Entertainment

Boca Black Box, Boca Raton - Schedule

Hard Rock LIVE

DAER / Rooftop LIVE Hard Rock Guitar Hotel - Schedule 

The Casino at Dania Beach - Schedule 

10/23 Kurt Gott Saint David Carnival (Davie). Kurt & Cary 6:30p - 9:30p TONIGHT

10/24 Rush Hour - A tribute to RUSH. Casino at Dania Beach. 8p FRIDAY

10/25 John Jones LIVE MUSIC Halloween Party, Costume, Drinks, LIVE music & Prizes. East Acre Pub & Grub. 8p SATURDAY

10/25 Trunk or Treat Plantation Walk

10/31 Halloween Costume Contest Plantation Walk NEXT FRIDAY

11/7 Rock the Park is BACK! Pine Island Soccer Park 7p-10p

11/22 It’s a Wonderful Life in Plantation Holiday Parade Broward Blvd 9a

In Other News…

Broward Schools face massive $85 million deficit after losing nearly 10,000 students! 😳 We have been following this story since it broke in March. We’ll stay on it and we will keep you updated.

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👨‍🚒 Aston Bright - Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz